Hand-Up, Inc. DBA Voluntary Action Center is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing emergency resources to prevent hunger and homelessness. We have been serving the residents of Gordon County since 1971. We are supported through our Thrift Store, United Way, Ratner Foundation, Mohawk Foundation, other grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual contributions.
MISSION
Serving as the heart of service in Gordon County, we strive to provide volunteer opportunities that offer a wide variety of emergency resources to our neighbors in need.
VISION
Through the support of volunteers and donors, we focus on offering programs that focus on hunger and homeless prevention. We strive to ensure no one living in Gordon County has to choose between nourishment and other basic human needs. We want to ensure that those we serve feel hope instead of hopelessness and are met with compassion and respect.